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How is the sharpness of resonance related to damping?

Correct answer B. It is inversely proportional to the damping force

Explanation

With light damping, little energy is lost each cycle, so the amplitude builds to a tall, narrow peak at resonance. Heavier damping flattens and broadens the peak.

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